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Blue Jays Home Opener Viewing Party

by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Vancouver Canadians, the Class A Short Season affiliate to the Toronto Blue Jays, are hosting a party at Mahony and Sons to celebrate the Blue Jays home opener at the Rogers Centre this Friday, April 4th. Canada’s team is looking for a strong start to the season as they take on the New York […]

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14 Photos of Vancouver in the 70s

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Vancouver Whitecaps FC are celebrating 40 years of Whitecaps soccer in this city, promoting previous team members, traditions, and the beloved “White is the Colour” chant, heard best when coming from a record player. In honour of this anniversary, I have put together a collection of Vancouver photos from May-August of 1974, when the Whitecaps […]

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40 Years of Vancouver Whitecaps History

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Vancouver Whitecaps FC will enjoy its 40th anniversary this year and even the Heritage Horns at Canada Place, which will sound after every victory this season, are in the mood to celebrate. In case you didn’t know that the Whitecaps were turning 40, or that the club had four decades of history, the following is […]

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Reasons to Watch the 2014 Sochi Paralympics

by Rebecca Bollwitt

After the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics ended the city was cold, quiet, and left like an empty ballroom after the wedding party and guests took off for the night. However when the Paralympics began a few days later, what we thought we be a warm rekindling of Olympic spirit turned out to be an all […]

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NHL Heritage Classic: Youth Hockey Ticket Giveaway

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The Tim Horton’s NHL Heritage Classic is set to be played at BC Place on Sunday, March 2, 2014 as the Vancouver Canucks, in vintage uniforms, take on the Ottawa Senators. One-of-a-kind games like this should be enjoyed by all so the NHL and Canucks for Kids Fund have partnered with me to award tickets […]

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Canada Wins Hockey Gold, Olympians Win Our Hearts

by Rebecca Bollwitt

In Canada, little else can wake a nation from its cozy winter slumber — coast, to coast, to coast — like hockey. At 3:45am Pacific Time sleepy selfies were popping up online as young and old put on their toques, turned on the TV, and cheered for Canada. Social media connected us all and hockey […]

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102nd Grey Cup Festival in Vancouver

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Last week the logo was revealed for the 102nd Grey Cup Festival in Vancouver where the best of the CFL will face off for the season’s top prize on November 30, 2014. The logo — designed by the BC Lions’ own Keron Williams — features BC Place, the North Shore mountains, and this year’s slogan: […]

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Red Mitten Weekend at BC Sports Hall of Fame

by Rebecca Bollwitt

I’m a big fan of Vancouver’s museums and galleries, including the BC Sports Hall of Fame which is located right at BC Place. From February 8th until February 10th they’ll be celebrating Family Day in BC along with the 4th anniversary of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games. Red Mitten Weekend at BC Sports Hall of […]

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Winter Games Legacy Celebration

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“Remember when the Olympics were here?” John and I ask each other this nostalgic question every now and then. It was an amazing time for us; covering the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics, riding along with the torch relay, attending press conferences, ziplining over Robson Street, and cheering our hearts out for every Canadian athlete and […]

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NHL Heritage Classic Tickets on Sale Now

by Rebecca Bollwitt

The 2014 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic will take place Sunday, March 2, 2014 at BC Place as the Vancouver Canucks take on the Ottawa Senators in an open-roof stadium match. The teams’ official jerseys were unveiled last week and today, the NHL hosted a media kick-off event at BC Place with special guests. In […]

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